Associate Principal, Monitoring, Evaluation and Quality Improvement

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as a subject matter expert while contributing to the enhancement of practice-area knowledge and technical standards.

• Function as a senior technical authority and advisor on various projects, focusing on project design and quality oversight.

• Offer technical guidance throughout the firm and provide formal mentorship to Advisors and Senior Advisors.

• Lead the delivery of active engagements as the primary client-facing contact and the final reviewer for all deliverables.

• Supervise state-scale program evaluation engagements, which include evaluation design, multi-site evaluation architecture, metric development, readiness assessment, and performance reporting.

• Direct or oversee public health data modernization initiatives, covering data strategy, HIE integration advisory, data governance design, data quality frameworks, and staff capacity-building.

• Identify potential delivery risks and escalate suggested mitigations to the practice lead.

• Contribute to after-action reviews and knowledge capture upon project completion.

• Act as the primary account manager for ongoing client relationships.

• Shape technical strategies, contribute to budgets and pricing, and write or co-write sections of proposals.

• Participate in go/no-go decisions as the technical representative.

• Identify and pursue opportunities for organic growth within existing client relationships.

• Collaborate with the Senior BD Advisor on sourced pursuits.

• Enhance the capabilities of junior and mid-level staff through mentorship, coaching, and challenging assignments.

• Develop and sustain a thought leadership platform and present at least one relevant conference each year.

• Write or contribute to capability statements, case studies, and methodology briefs.

• Take part in MEQI practice leadership meetings and semi-annual strategy reviews.

• Execute additional responsibilities that support BME’s mission and client commitments.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Master’s degree or higher in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Health Informatics, Biostatistics, or a closely related field is required.

• A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in applied public health, program evaluation, health data systems, or a closely related field.

• At least 4 years of experience in a consulting firm environment.

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in people management.

• At least 7 years of client-facing experience, including 4 or more years in project leadership roles.

• Proven experience in supervising and developing staff in a professional services or consulting context.

• A strong record of managing state-level or large-scope client relationships, including budget oversight and scope management.

• Experience in business development, including proposal writing and client relationship management, at a senior level.

• Strong analytical skills across both quantitative and qualitative methods.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical information for non-technical decision-makers.

• Proficient facilitator and presenter, comfortable engaging in conversations with senior-level clients and partners.

• Capability to juggle competing priorities across multiple engagements and staff.

• Familiarity with public health systems and practices at the local and state levels.

• Understanding of evaluation frameworks, quality improvement tools, performance management, or public health data modernization.

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team in a fast-paced consulting environment.

• Alignment with BME’s shared values.

• Eligibility to work within the U.S.; BME Strategies is unable to sponsor work-related visas.

🏝️ Benefits

• Over 6 weeks of total leave, encompassing paid vacation, sick leave, personal leave, and floating holidays.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance, with 75% employer-paid coverage for employees and 50% employer-paid coverage for dependents.

• Health FSA and dependent care FSA options.

• 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.

• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• One-time technology stipend.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.